City of London sheriffs hold Old Bailey event to tackle care leaver criminalisation

Guests at the Old Bailey event

Judges and representatives from children’s and young people’s services came together to discuss reducing the number of care leavers in the criminal justice system last week, at an event hosted by the City of London’s sheriffs. The session at the Old Bailey, led by sheriffs Keith Bottomley and Robert Hughes-Penney, explored how courts and agencies […]

Watkins Solicitors’ fourth annual domestic abuse conference promotes survivor-centred practice

Guests at the Domestic Abuse Conference Bristol

The fourth annual Domestic Abuse Conference Bristol brought together almost 100 professionals and frontline workers from across England and Wales to share learning, strengthen partnerships and promote survivor-centred practice. The not-for-profit conference, founded and organised by Watkins Solicitors, is a key multi-agency event addressing domestic abuse in the South West. This year’s programme brought together […]